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{{DialREVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [https://www.mclellanherbert.com/Our-A-Law BlurbTeam.shtml Hugh McLellan], McLellan Herbert|date= October 2018}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC|expanded = wills}}
If you think your spouse or parent did not leave you enough in their will, you may be able to challenge it with a wills variation claim. Learn what’s involved.
===What if the person dies without a will?===
If someone dies without a will, their estate is distributed according to [http://canlii.ca/t/52x69#sec20 the law]. Generally, the estate goes to the spouse, children, and descendants (for example, grandchildren) of the deceased. If there’s no spouse or descendants, the estate will go to other relatives. Our information on [[What Happens When You Die Someone Dies Without a Will? (Script No. 177)|what happens when you die without a will (no. 177)]] explains in more detail how an estate is divided if there is no will.
===Do I need to see a lawyer?===
===What if I want to leave my spouse or child out of my will?===
If you’re thinking of leaving a spouse or child out of your will, or leaving them less than they might reasonably expect, see a lawyer. Our information on [[Making Preparing a Will and Estate Planning (Script No. 176)|making a will and estate planning (no. 176)]] explains this in more detail. [updated October 2018]
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